Jude Hardin

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Wednesday, January 03, 2007

The End

Are there any two words in the English language that are sweeter for a novelist to write?

We love what we do, but actually finishing something evokes an emotion like no other. Something akin to bliss.

About an hour ago, I finished the first draft of my work in progress. After six months of hard work, it’s finally done.

I say “first draft,” but much of the manuscript has been worked twice or more. It’s pretty clean, I think, and ready to share.

I want to thank everyone who has been supportive along the way, especially my sweet angel who gave me strength when I had essentially given up on this novel.

Now I’m going to have a drink and click print.

15 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wow, HUGE congratulations! That is absolutely awesome!!!

I'm always giddy but also relieved. For some reason, there's always this little fear that I have to beat back, a little fear that wonders if I'll be able to get to the end.

Six months of work ... that is something! Congratulations, and good luck!

11:51 PM  
Blogger Jude Hardin said...

Thanks, Spy!!!!

12:11 AM  
Blogger Jude Hardin said...

Thanks, Lainey!!!

You're absolutely right. Every end is a new beginning.

And I'll be honored to have a spot on that keeper shelf. :)

10:31 AM  
Blogger Erica Orloff said...

Jude:
Congrats! I am so proud of you . . . I can't wait for my autographed copy.
xo
E

12:34 PM  
Blogger Jude Hardin said...

Thank you, Erica!!!

You'll get the one and only edition that comes with a bottle of Dom and my heart.

4:45 PM  
Blogger Alexa said...

Jude,

Bravo! Whoo-hoo! Congrats! Way to go!

What an accomplishment.

I need to catch my breath, then I'll have a Ghirardelli double chocolate hot chocolate with Baileys and marshmallows with you.

3:24 PM  
Blogger Jude Hardin said...

Sounds yummy, Kathy. Thanks!!!

4:38 PM  
Blogger Aaron Paul Lazar said...

Jude! You're back! Missed you, man.

Congratulations on finishing. I know that feeling - it's a wrenching emotional experience. I feel like laughing and crying at the same time when I type those two little words.

What are you plans for it now? Have you begun querying? Can't wait to see it out there in print. ;o) Tell us about it - or print an excerpt here. Let me know if there's any way I can help.

3:51 PM  
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7:52 PM  
Blogger Jude Hardin said...

Thanks, Aaron!!!

12:41 AM  
Blogger LA Burton said...

Congrats Jude it feels wonderful to finish.

1:13 PM  
Blogger Jude Hardin said...

Thanks, LA!!! It sure does.

6:25 PM  
Blogger Jude Hardin said...

Thanks, Lainey!!!

Big smile on my face this morning.

12:18 PM  
Blogger Alexa said...

Congratulations again, Jude. Are you querying / submitting? (You inspire me to keep on plugging ;-)

5:43 PM  
Blogger Jude Hardin said...

Hi Kathy:

I'm still in the editing/rewrite mode at this point. I'm planning to blog, in the near future, about the right time to let your baby fly.

Thanks!

11:38 PM  

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